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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

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Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: Artemis II Abort Motor mated to Jettison Motor
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Apr 15, 2020

Artemis II Abort Motor mated to Jettison Motor

The launch abort motor is integrated with the jettison motor for Orion’s launch abort system (LAS) for Artemis II,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Abort Motor mated to Jettison Motor with Artemis I LA
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Apr 15, 2020

Artemis II Abort Motor mated to Jettison Motor with Artemis I LA

The launch abort motor is integrated with the jettison motor for Orion’s launch abort system (LAS) for Artemis II,...

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NASA image: Orion Launch Abort System Attitude Control Motor Qualification Hot Fire Test
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Mar 20, 2019

Orion Launch Abort System Attitude Control Motor Qualification Hot Fire Test

The test is an Orion LAS ACM QM-1 (Launch Abort System Attitude Control Motor Qualification Motor-1) Hot Fire Test...

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NASA image: Jettison Motor for AA-2 Flight
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Sep 11, 2018

Jettison Motor for AA-2 Flight

The jettison motor for Orion’s Launch Abort System (LAS) is shown inside the Launch Abort System Facility (LASF) at...

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NASA image: Jettison Motor for AA-2 Flight
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Sep 11, 2018

Jettison Motor for AA-2 Flight

The jettison motor for Orion’s Launch Abort System (LAS) is shown inside the Launch Abort System Facility (LASF) at...

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NASA image: Jettison Motor for AA-2 Flight
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Sep 11, 2018

Jettison Motor for AA-2 Flight

The jettison motor for Orion’s Launch Abort System (LAS) is shown inside the Launch Abort System Facility (LASF) at...

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NASA image: Jettison Motor for AA-2 Flight
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Sep 11, 2018

Jettison Motor for AA-2 Flight

The jettison motor for Orion’s Launch Abort System (LAS) is shown inside the Launch Abort System Facility (LASF) at...

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NASA image: Jettison Motor for AA-2 Flight
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Sep 11, 2018

Jettison Motor for AA-2 Flight

The jettison motor for Orion’s Launch Abort System (LAS) is shown inside the Launch Abort System Facility (LASF) at...

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NASA image: Jettison Motor for AA-2 Flight
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Sep 11, 2018

Jettison Motor for AA-2 Flight

The jettison motor for Orion’s Launch Abort System (LAS) is shown inside the Launch Abort System Facility (LASF) at...

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NASA image: Jettison Motor for AA-2 Flight
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Sep 11, 2018

Jettison Motor for AA-2 Flight

The jettison motor for Orion’s Launch Abort System (LAS) is shown inside the Launch Abort System Facility (LASF) at...

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NASA image: Jettison Motor for AA-2 Flight
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Sep 11, 2018

Jettison Motor for AA-2 Flight

The jettison motor for Orion’s Launch Abort System (LAS) is shown inside the Launch Abort System Facility (LASF) at...

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NASA image: Jettison Motor for AA-2 Flight
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Sep 11, 2018

Jettison Motor for AA-2 Flight

The jettison motor for Orion’s Launch Abort System (LAS) is shown inside the Launch Abort System Facility (LASF) at...

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NASA image: NASA High Efficiency Megawatt Motor, HEMM
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Nov 7, 2019

NASA High Efficiency Megawatt Motor, HEMM

NASA High Efficiency Megawatt Motor, HEMM

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NASA image: NASA High Efficiency Megawatt Motor, HEMM
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Nov 7, 2019

NASA High Efficiency Megawatt Motor, HEMM

NASA High Efficiency Megawatt Motor, HEMM

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch Abort Motor Arrival
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Apr 13, 2020

Artemis II Launch Abort Motor Arrival

The launch abort motor for Orion’s launch abort system (LAS) for Artemis II, enclosed in its shipping container,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch Abort Motor Arrival
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Apr 13, 2020

Artemis II Launch Abort Motor Arrival

The launch abort motor for Orion’s launch abort system (LAS) for Artemis II, enclosed in its shipping container,...

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NASA image: NASA Marshall Fires Up Motor to Prepare for Moon Landings
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Apr 28, 2025

NASA Marshall Fires Up Motor to Prepare for Moon Landings

This video shows a hybrid rocket motor test firing at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama....

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NASA image: NASA High Efficiency Megawatt Motor, HEMM
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Nov 7, 2019

NASA High Efficiency Megawatt Motor, HEMM

NASA High Efficiency Megawatt Motor, HEMM

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NASA image: Artemis II Attitude Control Motor (ACM) Arrival
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Aug 28, 2020

Artemis II Attitude Control Motor (ACM) Arrival

Artemis II Attitude Control Motor Arrival at KSC

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NASA image: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
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Apr 8, 2024

2024 Total Solar Eclipse

Doug Boles, Indianapolis Motor Speedway President, is seen during a press conference at the Indianapolis Motor...

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NASA image: X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing
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Jan 21, 2020

X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing

A cruise motor controller for the X-57 Maxwell, NASA's first all-electric X-plane, undergoes vibration testing at...

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NASA image: X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing
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Jan 21, 2020

X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing

A cruise motor controller for the X-57 Maxwell, NASA's first all-electric X-plane, undergoes vibration testing at...

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NASA image: X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing
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Jan 21, 2020

X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing

A cruise motor controller for the X-57 Maxwell, NASA’s first all-electric X-plane, undergoes vibration testing at...

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NASA image: Artemis-1 Motor Arrival at Kennedy Space Center
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Jun 6, 2019

Artemis-1 Motor Arrival at Kennedy Space Center

The abort motor for NASA’s Artemis 1 mission, secured in a heavy transport truck, arrives at the Launch Abort System...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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